Launch of Skoda Octavia Facelift: Price, specifications and features

July 13, 2017

The 2017 Skoda Octavia has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs. 15.49 lakh which goes up to Rs. 20.89 lakh (ex-showroom India) for the range top variant. This is the first big update for the sedan since its launch in 2013. In terms of changes, the car manages to look fresh from the front, sides and rear while interiors also receive some subtle changes. The sedan will continue to get stiff competition from Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota Corolla Altis.

Engine Details:

Under the hood of 2017, Octavia is the same set of powertrains-2.0 litre diesel, 1.4l TSI and 1.8l TSI petrol. The 1.4l TSI petrol engine is good for 145bhp power and 250Nm of torque, linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The bigger 1.8-litre petrol motor that makes 178bhp of max power and 250Nm of peak torque, linked to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The diesel segment is handled by a 2.0 litre capable of making 141bhp and 320Nm of peak torque. It can be in either in 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Space and Dimensions:

There is no change in this department, 2017 Octavia measures 4670mm in length, 1814mm in width and 1476mm in height. The five seater sedan rides on the wheelbase of 2688mm translating into decent space inside.